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Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter Sauc

Golden Seared Cod with Herb Butter Sauce

A quick and elegant dish featuring golden seared cod with a buttery herb sauce, perfect for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Main Course, Quick Meal, Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets cod 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ lemon juice only
  • 3 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place cod fillets in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove cod from the pan and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add unsalted butter.
  • Once butter melts, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in parsley, dill, chives, and lemon juice.
  • Return cod to the skillet, spooning herb butter sauce over the fillets. Warm for 1-2 minutes and serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

For a brighter flavor, garnish with extra lemon slices or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcal
Keyword cod, Dinner, herb butter, lemon, quick
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